Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading I, meanwhile, raised my voice and addressed my guests cheerfully!

(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 They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

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

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

a formal public statement

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

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

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading I, meanwhile, raised my voice and addressed my guests cheerfully!

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

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From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

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From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

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

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

an abstract part of something

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

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

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

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

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

bringing death

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

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From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

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

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

in a furtive manner

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

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

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

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

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

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

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

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

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

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

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading I, meanwhile, raised my voice and addressed my guests cheerfully!

the force of workers available

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

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

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

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

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

by chance

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

with speed

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading I, meanwhile, raised my voice and addressed my guests cheerfully!

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

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

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

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

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

in a thirsty manner

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

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

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “_Diabolo_!” he muttered, under his breath, and seizing his never-empty glass, he swallowed its contents thirstily and quickly at one gulp as though attacked by fever, and pushed away his plate with a hand that trembled nervously.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

in a violent manner

From this reading On Ferrari it had a curious effect—he started violently and his face flushed.

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

From this reading I, meanwhile, raised my voice and addressed my guests cheerfully!

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

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At this announcement my guests looked furtively at each other, and I could see they were counting up the fatal number for themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They were undeniably clever, cultivated men of the world, but the superstitious element was in their blood, and all, with the exception perhaps of Freccia and the ever-cool Marquis D’Avencourt, were evidently rendered uneasy by the fact now discovered.