Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

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

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

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

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

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

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

a movement into or inward

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

at any time

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

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

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

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

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

a stone that forms a hearth

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

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

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

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

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

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

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

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

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

in an indolent manner

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

immediately past

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

quality of coming late or later in time

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

engage in

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

not any; not one

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

plural of “pimp” — someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

a future prospect or potential

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

on the contrary

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

third-person singular of “recover” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

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

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

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

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

dependable

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

carry out

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

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

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

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

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

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

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

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

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

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

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

provided with artificial light

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, several courtezans of the ordinary class were lounging about, or indolently conversing with a few intimate male friends, who were probably their private lovers, or _pimps_.

at the time that

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

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

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.

which person or people

From this reading Here he was received by a rather stout and extremely good-looking female, the landlady of the house, who rejoiced in the peculiar title of Madame Hearthstone.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will carry her below to the _Chambers_, and there she may make as much noise as she pleases--there's no possibility of her ever being overheard by people above ground!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Chambers of Love.--Conclusion._ On entering the house in Warren street with his burden, Jew Mike passed through a dark passage, and entered a large, well-lighted and well-furnished room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," said Madame Hearthstone, with a smile of satisfaction--"you have caught the bird at last, I see; but she must not remain here, for when she recovers from her swoon, she may take it into her head to scream, or make a disturbance, which might be heard in the street.