Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

any thing at all

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

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

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

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From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

people who are defeated

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

superlative of “healthy” — having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading “MAKING NIGHT HIDEOUS.”

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

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

a social unit living together

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

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

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

long and thin and often limp

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “MAKING NIGHT HIDEOUS.”

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “MAKING NIGHT HIDEOUS.”

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

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

under normal conditions

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

plural of “portent” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

brilliantly clever

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

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

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

in a sulky manner

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

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

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

propel through the air

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

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

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

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

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

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

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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

From this reading Syndic Hackernagel’s household was not a little put about at finding that on his return from the palace, he was in anything but a genial humour.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

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

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

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

From this reading Over and above these portents, there were to be seen certain sparks scintillating in Tobias’ small green eyes, which were understood by melancholy experience, to bode ill for domestic tranquillity; and so, in the fervent hope that he might be better in the morning, he was let go his ways unquestioned.

which person or people

From this reading “And to-morrow,” muttered the discomfited magistrate, as he put on his night-cap, and drew it well over his lank jaws, “to-morrow this proud churchman shall know who Syndic Hackernagel is.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Endowed, ordinarily speaking, with the healthiest of appetites, he declined to touch a morsel of supper; and with not a good-night to throw at a creature about the place, he betook himself sulkily to bed.