Chapter IV

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

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

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

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

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

showing careful forethought

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

someone who is a detective

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

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From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

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From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

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

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

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

From this reading RICHARD MARWOOD LIGHTS HIS PIPE.

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

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

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading RICHARD MARWOOD LIGHTS HIS PIPE.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

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

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

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From this reading RICHARD MARWOOD LIGHTS HIS PIPE.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

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

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

not any; not one

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

according to the clock

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

and nothing more

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading RICHARD MARWOOD LIGHTS HIS PIPE.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

existing or coming before

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

with low volume

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading RICHARD MARWOOD LIGHTS HIS PIPE.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

in a strange manner

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

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

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

precisely as stated

From this reading DAREDEVIL DICK hears the alarum at five o’clock, and leaves his couch very cautiously.

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

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

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

during the time that

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He pauses in the little garden-walk for a minute while he lights his pipe, and looks up at the shrouded windows of the familiar house.

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

From this reading He would like, before he leaves the house, to go to his mother’s door, if it were only to breathe a prayer upon the threshold.

but in spite of that

From this reading He would like to go to his uncle’s bedside, to give one farewell look at the kind face; but he has promised to be very cautious, and to awaken no one; so he steals quietly out through the drawing-room window--the same window by which he entered so strangely the preceding evening--into the chill morning, dark as night yet.