Chapter IX

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading His grace yawned and smothered an exclamation.

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

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

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From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

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

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

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

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

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From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

of or belonging to or suitable for a duke

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading His grace yawned and smothered an exclamation.

the organ of sight

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading His grace yawned and smothered an exclamation.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

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

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

with speed

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

in a round manner

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading His grace yawned and smothered an exclamation.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading DUCAL ATTENTIONS The Duc Armand de Choleaux Lasuer opened one eye and then the other.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

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

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

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

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

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

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Then he shut them quickly and called for his _valet de chambre_, whom he cursed roundly for not seeing that there was a gap between the silken curtains of his bedroom window, a little space of which the winter sun had taken full advantage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he watched with a lazy interest the sedate and black-garbed figure of his servant as he went about his duties.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The brows of the duke were contracted as though in pain, which was not to be wondered at considering the time at which his grace had gone to bed.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading His grace yawned and smothered an exclamation.