Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

anew

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

(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 "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

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

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

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

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

terminate

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

a message that departs from the main subject

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

having lost your job

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

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From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Hamlet.

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

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

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From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

make lighter or brighter

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

of the present time and place

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

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

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

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

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

immediately past

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

engage in

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

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From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

absolutely essential

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

not any; not one

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

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

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

propel through the air

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

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

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

precisely as stated

From this reading Enough has been already shown, to prove that the Heathcotes lived at a time, and in a country, where very quaint and peculiar religious dogmas had the ascendancy.

toward the west

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

at the time that

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

in or at the place that

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"

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

From this reading It is our duty, as faithful historians of the events recorded in this homely legend, to conceal no circumstance which may throw the necessary degree of light on its incidents, nor any opinion that may serve for the better instruction of the reader in the characters of its actors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In order that this obligation may be discharged with sufficient clearness and precision, it has now become necessary to make a short digression from the immediate action of the tale.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "Last night of all, When yon same star, that's westward from the pole, Had made its course to illume that part of heaven Where now it burns, Marcellus, and myself The bell then beating one--" "Peace, break thee off; look, where it comes again!"