Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading “Go forth at once, Cabanacte, and mingle with the throng outside.

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

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

for the reason that

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

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From this reading “Go forth at once, Cabanacte, and mingle with the throng outside.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

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

From this reading “Go forth at once, Cabanacte, and mingle with the throng outside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

brought together in one place

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Go forth at once, Cabanacte, and mingle with the throng outside.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

possessive form of “grandson” — a male grandchild

From this reading Hurrying to her grandson’s side, she said:

having received what was desired

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

moving with great haste

From this reading Hurrying to her grandson’s side, she said:

of the present time and place

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading “Go forth at once, Cabanacte, and mingle with the throng outside.

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

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

information about recent and important events

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

not one, and not any

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

on one occasion

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

most frequent or common

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Hurrying to her grandson’s side, she said:

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

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

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading Hurrying to her grandson’s side, she said:

the quality of being significant

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

make square

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading She knew at once that a crowd of gossiping sun-worshippers, inspired by some new rumor, had gathered in the great square near the temple of the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Noco’s sensitive ear, acting as a thermometer to register the degree of excitement prevailing outside her cabin, had heard an ominous murmur that had lost none of its threatening significance because it had come from afar.

a large gathering of people

From this reading “Go forth at once, Cabanacte, and mingle with the throng outside.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE HEARS NEWS OF THE GREAT SUN The Count de Sancerre’s desire to come to an immediate decision regarding a line of action that should lead him at once into the living presence of Coyocop was not to be gratified.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Go forth at once, Cabanacte, and mingle with the throng outside.