used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
without deviation
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
FIERYadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
Hirsfeld
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
immediately past
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
in motion
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
and nothing more
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
by chance
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
only a very short time before
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
SORROW'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
TRACEDverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading During those last few moments his voice had grown a shade more solemn--more intense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
which person or people
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul, who stood looking out at him from the darkness with dazed senses, like a man in a dream, never doubted for an instant, although perhaps he scarcely realized the full meaning of the story to which he was listening.
writing-table
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From this reading "GRIM FIGURES TRACED BY SORROW'S FIERY HAND" The lamp which stood on Paul's writing-table had gone out, and only a few dull red embers remained in the grate.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading By moving a single yard backwards, Paul was almost lost in the deep shadows which hung about the room, whilst such light as there was fell directly upon the priest's pale face.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It must have been in this very room," Father Adrian continued, looking around him, "that your father and Count Hirsfeld stood face to face.
