Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A DUEL--AND A DEATH.

(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 Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A DUEL--AND A DEATH.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A DUEL--AND A DEATH.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A DUEL--AND A DEATH.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Where is the dog?

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A DUEL--AND A DEATH.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

apart from; not including

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

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

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

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

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

subject to death

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

not any; not one

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

and nothing more

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

term of address for a man

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

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

From this reading 'Sir, my brother,' began Mr. Student Fabian, 'the time is up: and here am I, to claim my rights.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

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

From this reading Little had he thought under his evening canopy of smoke, that Nemesis was treading so closely upon his heels.

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

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where is the dog?

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

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A DUEL--AND A DEATH.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Scarcely had Mr. Schnackenberger withdrawn to his apartment, when a pair of 'field-pieces' were heard clattering up-stairs--such and so mighty as, among all people that on earth do dwell, no mortal wore, himself only except, and the student, Mr. Fabian Sebastian.