Chapter III

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

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

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

United States writer (1902-1992)

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

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From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

having or resembling a finger or fingers; often used in combination

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

a man of refinement

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

coins made of gold

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

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

From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

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

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

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

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

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

From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

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From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

engage in

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

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

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

not any; not one

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

above and across; more than

From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

a light shade of red

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

the place where some action occurs

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

express in words

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

bound or secured closely

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LETTER TO MISS SELINA BOYLE The Earl set the candle on the mantelshelf, and its feeble rays dimly revealed the massive handsome chamber, the rows of books on carved shelves, the dark pictures, the heavy furniture.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

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

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He leant against the wall by the fireplace, the candle-light full over him.

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

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

which person or people

From this reading Marius fingered his cravat, and was silent; he felt constrained and ill at ease--troubled, not so much by the threatened revelation of misfortune as by the presence of his magnificent brother, who was a more splendid gentleman than any he had seen.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."

in the company of; together with

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His light brown hair was unpowdered and tied with a turquoise ribbon in his neck; he wore no jewels; the silk flowers, pink and red, on his waistcoat sparkled with threads of gold.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I wished to tell you first and alone," said Rose Lyndwood, "for I dare swear my lady will make a scene."