Chapter XXXIII · A Startling Encounter

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

a state at a particular time

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

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

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

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

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

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

From this reading “How is Mrs. Force?” he inquired.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “How is Mrs. Force?” he inquired.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

against your will

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

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

From this reading “How is Mrs. Force?” he inquired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

immediately past

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “How is Mrs. Force?” he inquired.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading The nurse opened the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The nurse opened the door.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

a wrapped container

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

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

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

with low volume

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

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

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

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

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

up to a particular time

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

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

From this reading At last he folded up the parcel and put it into his breast pocket, muttering to himself that he must keep it out of sight until he could get an opportunity to burn it.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

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

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

at the time that

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Then he softly left the room and went and tapped gently at the door of his wife’s chamber.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Abel Force had finished reading this manuscript he sat with it in his hand, thoughtfully gazing at the paper and almost involuntarily listening for any sound from the adjoining bedroom, where his wife lay in a very precarious condition.