Chapter VI

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

From this reading A PAIR OF RAPIERS.

anew

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

without a doubt

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

depressingly dark

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

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

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

a state of dishonor

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

set down according to a plan

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

immediately past

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

provided with artificial light

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

a troupe of minstrels

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PAIR OF RAPIERS.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading A PAIR OF RAPIERS.

through chance

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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From this reading A PAIR OF RAPIERS.

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

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

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

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

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

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

in a sullen manner

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

doomed to extinction

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

the rays of the sun

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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 a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

not bent

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

still full

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

still full

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

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From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall

From this reading If thou sleep alone in Urrard, Perchance in midnight gloom, Thoul't hear behind the wainscot Of that old and darken'd room A fleshless hand that knocketh----" HIGHLAND MINSTRELSY.

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From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

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

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

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

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

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

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading In a dark old wainscotted apartment, in the small arched chimney of which a coal fire was glowing cheerily, supper and wine were sullenly laid for Walter by a sleepy and half-frightened servant; but the first remained untouched and the last untasted, at least for a time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.

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

From this reading He was again sunk in one of his gloomy reveries; but at times a smile of pleasure and animation unbent his haughty lip and lit up his handsome face like sunlight through a cloud; and it was evident he thought more of Lilian Napier's bright blue eyes, her innocence, and her fears, than the dangers and ignominy to which coming day would assuredly expose him.

twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

From this reading Removing his burgonet and gloves, he sat with his elbow on the table and his forehead on his hand, with his fingers writhed among his thick dark locks.