used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
(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 His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
ChallisnounUS /ˈʃæli/
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
the act of discovering something
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
to come or go into
From this reading The Wonder toddled forward, unabashed, to enter his new world.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The Wonder toddled forward, unabashed, to enter his new world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the threshold, however, he paused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On the threshold, however, he paused.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
Lewes
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From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
a room where books are kept
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
mutinousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtənəs/
disposed to or in a state of mutiny
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Wonder toddled forward, unabashed, to enter his new world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the threshold, however, he paused.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading On the threshold, however, he paused.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The Wonder stayed and stared.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Wonder stayed and stared.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading On the threshold, however, he paused.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
toddled
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From this reading The Wonder toddled forward, unabashed, to enter his new world.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
unabashedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
not embarrassed
From this reading The Wonder toddled forward, unabashed, to enter his new world.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
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 His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HIS PASSAGE THROUGH THE PRISON OF KNOWLEDGE I Challis led the way to the library; Lewes, petulant and mutinous, hung in the rear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His comprehensive stare took in a sweeping picture of enclosing walls of books, and beyond was a vista of further rooms, of more walls all lined from floor to ceiling with records of human discovery, endeavour, doubt, and hope.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The Wonder toddled forward, unabashed, to enter his new world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Wonder toddled forward, unabashed, to enter his new world.
