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From this reading Part 5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
see with attention
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
the act of burning something
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
down-hearted
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From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
divisible by two
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
at any time
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
gibberishnounUS /ˈɡɪbərɪʃ/
unintelligible talking
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
How
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From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
the middle of the day
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Part 5.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
pawingverbUS /ˈpɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “paw” — scrape with the paws
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
powerfulest
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From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
smoke-powders
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From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
not in physical motion
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
a special situation
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Finally I said: "How does the thing promise by this time, partner?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
the act of testing something
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
(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 Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Saturday noon I went to the well and looked on a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Behold, I am even now busied with trial of the powerfulest enchantment known to the princes of the occult arts in the lands of the East; an it fail me, naught can avail.
but in spite of that
From this reading Merlin was still burning smoke-powders, and pawing the air, and muttering gibberish as hard as ever, but looking pretty down-hearted, for of course he had not started even a perspiration in that well yet.
