Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He had not gone to bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

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

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

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

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had not gone to bed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

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

From this reading He had put the lights out and was smoking in the half-dark.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

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

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

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

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading He had put the lights out and was smoking in the half-dark.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had put the lights out and was smoking in the half-dark.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had put the lights out and was smoking in the half-dark.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He had put the lights out and was smoking in the half-dark.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So deeply absorbed was the Warden in his own thoughts that he did not hear the first knock on the door.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

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

From this reading He was still in his library, not at his desk, but in a great shabby easy-chair by the fire.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE EFFECT OF SUGGESTION The clock struck midnight, and yet the Warden had not done what he had intended to do before he picked up that letter and read it.