Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

consider or hold as true

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

Having no one else present.

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

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

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

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

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

surprising greatly

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

a state at a particular time

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

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

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

relating to worship

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

social control by dominating

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

a very dark black

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

set up or found

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

in a gradual manner

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

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

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

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

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

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From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

the quality of being humane

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

in a numb manner; without feeling

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

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

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

immediately past

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

engage in

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

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

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

of an obscure nature

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

plural of “mystic” — someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

characteristic of or affected by neurosis

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

above and across; more than

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

cast off

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

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

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

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

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

in a softened tone

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

one praying humbly for something

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

confined on all sides

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

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

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading It is astonishing in how short a space of time a man of vigorous character can make his personality felt.

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

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

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

From this reading On the last day of the thirty he sat alone in his room--the room in which he and the red-haired Precursor had held their private council on the night of his coming.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading On the night of his mysterious advent, the Prophet had found his people in a condition of mental chaos--as liable to repudiate as to accept the seeker for their confidence; but before one month had passed he had, by domination of will, so moulded this neurotic mass of humanity that his own position had gradually and insensibly merged from suppliant into that of autocrat.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The heavy purple curtains that shielded the windows were partly drawn, throwing a subdued, almost a devotional, light over the wide, imposing apartment and across the ebony table, on which rested the sacred Scitsym, surrounded by an array of smaller and more ancient books, several rolls of parchment, a number of quill pens, and a dish of ink.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without a murmur of doubt or dissension the Mystics had proclaimed him their king.