Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

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

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

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

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

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

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading LORD BYRON.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

your usual mood

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

apart from; not including

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

yet to be or coming

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

usually; as a rule

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

to a considerable degree

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

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

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

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

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

quickly aroused to anger

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD BYRON.

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From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

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

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

not one, and not any

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

on one occasion

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

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From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

a human being

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

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

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

recurring again and again

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

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

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

a state of social isolation

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

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

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The midnight pass'd--and to the massy door, A light step came--it paused--it moved once more; Slow turns the grating bolt and sullen key.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

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

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

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

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.

which person or people

From this reading D'Aulney's visit to him was not repeated, and his solitude remained unbroken, except by the person who brought him food, and who generally performed his office in perfect silence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading La Tour endured the first days of confinement with more patience than could have been expected from his irascible disposition; his mind was continually excited by hopes of speedy release, and plans of future vengeance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But the third day passed more heavily away; he listened to every sound from without his prison, and as none reached him, which announced approaching succor, he could not repress an audible expression of anger and disappointment, at his nephew's tardiness.