used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
Guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
holdernounUS /ˈhoʊldər/
a holding device
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
intense and profound fear
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come to me?
a particular point in time
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
partook
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From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
Stratton
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From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
what's
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From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
belonging to which person
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A glance showed Guest a candle in a little holder on the mantelpiece, and applying the match, in another moment the black horror had given place to his friend's room, with Stratton looking utterly prostrate, and unworthy of a moment's dread.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Guest's words partook of his feeling of annoyance with himself at having given his imagination so much play.
the act of creating written works
From this reading As he spoke he drew a little silver case from his vest pocket, and struck a wax match, whose bright light showed his friend sunk back in the chair by the writing table, gazing wildly in his face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here, what's come to you, man?" he cried, seizing Stratton roughly by the shoulder.
