Chapter V

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

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

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

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading I remembered the whole collection.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

divisible by two

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I remembered the whole collection.

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

held up in the air

From this reading Had they lifted the shoes?

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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 Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

and nothing more

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I remembered the whole collection.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

a particular situation

From this reading Had they lifted the shoes?

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

doomed to extinction

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

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

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.

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

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading Had they lifted the shoes?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

the act of using

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

under normal conditions

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

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

From this reading The only object to be seen between the door of this closet and the alcove sunk in the wall for the accommodation of the bed-head, was the small stand holding his night-lamp and the various articles for use and ornament which one usually sees at an invalid’s bedside.

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

From this reading Had Edgar, or whoever conducted the search, gone through all the pockets of the many suits lining these simple walls?

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I remembered the whole collection.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There was not a box there nor a book, not even a tablet nor a dish large enough to hold the will folded as I had seen it.