Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

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

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

excessively

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He questioned with himself what he should do.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

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

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

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

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

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

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He questioned with himself what he should do.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

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

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

occurring by chance

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

flowing profusely

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

get by special effort

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He questioned with himself what he should do.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He questioned with himself what he should do.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

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

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading He had spent the past three nights in the open, but to-night--to-night was cruelly wet.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He questioned with himself what he should do.

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

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.

a Caucasian

From this reading He had not been lucky that day, or, indeed, for many days, as the haggard eyes that stared out of his white face testified.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS It was pouring with rain, and the man with the flute at the corner shivered and pulled his rags more closely about him.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In his pocket was that which might procure a night's lodging or a meagre supper; but it would not supply both.