Chapter IV

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

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

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

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading He listened attentively.

causing inconvenience

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

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

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

apart from; not including

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

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

From this reading He listened attentively.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

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

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

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

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened attentively.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

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

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

cut with a saw

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

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

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

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

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

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

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

at the time that

From this reading Verezzi leaned against the casement, when a low voice, which floated in indistinct murmurs on the silence of the evening, reached his ear.

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

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.

belonging to which person

From this reading He looked into the darkness, and saw the towering form of Zastrozzi, and Ugo, whose awkward, ruffian-like gait could never be mistaken.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He could not hear their discourse, except a few detached words which reached his ears.

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

From this reading Ugo and Zastrozzi proceeded along the heath, on the skirts of which stood the cottage.