Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

later than; following

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

(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 And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

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

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

lacking sensation

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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 And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

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

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

emanating from God

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

marked by distress

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

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

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

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

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

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

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

no person; not anyone

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

a state of peace and quiet

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

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

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

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

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

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

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

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

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.

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

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And terrible was the silence between them--a silence fraught with all the questions and answers which they felt it would be useless and painful to exchange at such a time.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I. REVOLUTIONISTS IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre’s little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Leaning back, and often sinking down, Guillaume spoke not a word.

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

From this reading Pierre had several times feared that his brother would faint away in the cab in which they were journeying.