Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading COLERIDGE'S _Rime of the Ancient Mariner_.

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

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

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

From this reading COLERIDGE'S _Rime of the Ancient Mariner_.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

an exemption from some rule or obligation

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

first in order of birth

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

in a grievous manner

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

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

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

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

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading COLERIDGE'S _Rime of the Ancient Mariner_.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

an inhabitant of Scandinavia

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

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

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

and nothing more

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

go across or through

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

an amount of time

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

plural of “pledge” — a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading COLERIDGE'S _Rime of the Ancient Mariner_.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

in the near future

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

near that time or date

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech; So soon as e'er his face I see, I know the man that must hear me, To him my tale I teach.

past form of “trick” — deceive somebody

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

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

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

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

From this reading The daughters of Magnus Troil shared the same bed, in a chamber which had been that of their parents before the death of their mother.

which person or people

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Magnus, who suffered grievously under that dispensation of Providence, had become disgusted with the apartment.

a late time of life

From this reading The nuptial chamber was abandoned to the pledges of his bereaved affection, of whom the eldest was at that period only four years old, or thereabouts; and, having been their nursery in infancy, continued, though now tricked and adorned according to the best fashion of the islands, and the taste of the lovely sisters themselves, to be their sleeping-room, or, in the old Norse dialect, their bower.