Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

in addition

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

Russian composer (1833-1887)

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

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From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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

From this reading They could do nothing.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They could do nothing.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

in a stupid manner

From this reading They could only dumbly wait till the clock knelled four.

plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading They could only dumbly wait till the clock knelled four.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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

From this reading They had nothing to say to each other.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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From this reading They could only dumbly wait till the clock knelled four.

a room where books are kept

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

attach to a support

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They had nothing to say to each other.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

and nothing more

From this reading They could only dumbly wait till the clock knelled four.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They had nothing to say to each other.

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

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

above and across; more than

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

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

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

express in words

From this reading They had nothing to say to each other.

a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

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

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN The death silence that broods over the sombre dungeons of Peter and Paul brooded also over the library of Sabatoff.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had nothing to say to each other.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

up to a particular time

From this reading They could only dumbly wait till the clock knelled four.

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

From this reading They had nothing to say to each other.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading They could only dumbly wait till the clock knelled four.

at the time that

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

belonging to which person

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Drexel and the Keeper of the Seals sat looking each at the other’s drawn face, or paced the room with frantic strides, now and then glancing at the cold impassive clock whose ticking seemed the relentless footsteps of the approaching hour when Sonya and Borodin must mount the scaffold.