Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

(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 One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

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

From this reading JEREMIAH ESCAPES; AND WHAT HE FINDS IN THE STREET.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

(of teeth) affected with cavities or decay

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading JEREMIAH ESCAPES; AND WHAT HE FINDS IN THE STREET.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading JEREMIAH ESCAPES; AND WHAT HE FINDS IN THE STREET.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

hold firmly

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

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

From this reading JEREMIAH ESCAPES; AND WHAT HE FINDS IN THE STREET.

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

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading IN WHAT WAY MR.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)

From this reading JEREMIAH ESCAPES; AND WHAT HE FINDS IN THE STREET.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

the head of a city government

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

the light of the Moon

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHAT WAY MR.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

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From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading JEREMIAH ESCAPES; AND WHAT HE FINDS IN THE STREET.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading JEREMIAH ESCAPES; AND WHAT HE FINDS IN THE STREET.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading One shake more, and like a row of carious teeth they were all in Mr. Schnackenberger's hand.

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

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

propel through the air

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN WHAT WAY MR.

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

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN WHAT WAY MR.

at the time that

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

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 A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A most beautiful moonlight began at this juncture to throw its beams in the prison, when Mr. Schnackenberger, starting up from his sleepless couch, for pure rage, seized upon the iron bars of his window, and shook them with a fervent prayer, that instead of bars it had pleased God to put Mr. Mayor within his grasp.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading To his infinite astonishment, the bars were more obedient to his wrath than could have been expected.