Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

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

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

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

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

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From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

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

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

a female human offspring

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

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

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

divisible by two

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a man of refinement

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

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

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

an old form of “has”

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

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

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

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

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

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

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

communication between individuals

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

and nothing more

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

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

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

a strong sexual desire

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

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

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

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

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

existing or coming before

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

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

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

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

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

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

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

up to a particular time

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

an old word for “to”

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Night had overtaken them, at some distance from the place of landing; and the mountain already threw its shadow across the river, the narrow strip of land that separated it from the sea, and far upon the ocean itself.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Neither had an opportunity of making his observations on the condition of things in and about the villa, until they had ascended nearly to its level, and had even entered the narrow but fragrant lawn in its front.

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

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

at the time that

From this reading When Alderman Van Beverout and Ludlow drew near to the Lust in Rust, it was already dark.

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

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Just before they arrived at the gate which opened on the latter, the Alderman paused, and addressed his companion, with more of the manner of their ancient confidence, than he had manifested during the few preceding days of their intercourse.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading “—His daughter, and the heir of his kingdom, —hath referred herself Unto a poor but worthy gentleman:—” Cymbeline.