Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

having companions or an escort

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

in addition

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A voice, clear and penetrating, from within summoned us to enter.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

to come or go into

From this reading A voice, clear and penetrating, from within summoned us to enter.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading She was herself toppling along on tiptoe.

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

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

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From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

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From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

set afire or burning

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

engage in

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

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

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

not divisible by two

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was herself toppling along on tiptoe.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading A voice, clear and penetrating, from within summoned us to enter.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

a person suffering with rheumatism

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading A voice, clear and penetrating, from within summoned us to enter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading We paused at a door near the head of the great staircase, and L'Amour knocked timidly with her rheumatic knuckles.

walk on one's toes

From this reading She was herself toppling along on tiptoe.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

-ing form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading She was herself toppling along on tiptoe.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

third-person singular of “vex” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A voice, clear and penetrating, from within summoned us to enter.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

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

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'

which person or people

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _UNCLE SILAS_ I thought my odd cousin was also impressed with a kind of awe, though different in degree from mine, for a shade overcast her face, and she was silent as we walked side by side along the gallery, accompanied by the crone who carried the candle which lighted us to the door of that apartment which I may call Uncle Silas's presence chamber.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A voice, clear and penetrating, from within summoned us to enter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Milly whispered to me as we approached-- 'Mind how you make a noise; the governor's as sharp as a weasel, and nothing vexes him like that.'