Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

anew

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

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

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

any thing at all

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

past form of “cajole” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading Of Flavia, who had deceived him, duped him, cajoled him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

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From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Of Flavia, who had deceived him, duped him, cajoled him.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading Of Flavia, who had deceived him, duped him, cajoled him.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

made of earth (or baked clay)

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

opinion or judgment

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

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

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

a long fixed look

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

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

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

set afire or burning

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

not in physical motion

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

by chance

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

cut with a saw

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

not in physical motion

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

doomed to extinction

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

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From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

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

From this reading PEINE FORTE ET DURE For many minutes, fifteen, twenty perhaps, Colonel John sat motionless in the chair into which he had sunk, his eyes fixed on the flames of the candles that, so still was the night, burned steadily upwards.

which person or people

From this reading Of Flavia, who had deceived him, duped him, cajoled him.

past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading His unwinking gaze created about each tongue of flame strange effects of vapour, halo-like circles that widened and again contracted, colours that came and went.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was not of them, it was not of the death-cold room about him, in which the table and chairs formed a lighted oasis out of character with the earthen floor, the rough walls, and the vaulted roof--it was not of anything within sight he was thinking; but of Flavia!

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But he saw these things with his eyes without seeing them with his mind.