Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

later than; following

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

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

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

diminished or moderated

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

cause to seem less serious; play down

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

placed crosswise

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

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From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

having a sunken area

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

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

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

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

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

having joints or jointed segments

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Great passions had branded his face with deep-set lines, but had failed to belittle him.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

except for; apart from

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On the contrary, his presence, though forbidding and awesome, was full of latent strength and dignity.

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

From this reading "THE LORD OF CRUTA" A strange figure stood on the edge of the castle cliff, looking across the bay of Cruta to the sea.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

not neatly combed

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

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

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

which person or people

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was tall, loose jointed, and gaunt, and the long grey beard and unkempt locks of flowing hair which streamed behind in the breeze showed that he was an old man; but his eyes, set back in deep hollows, and fringed with long, bushy grey lashes, were still dark and piercing.

in a zealous manner

From this reading To the islanders, who never mentioned their lord's name save with bated breath and after having zealously crossed themselves, he was the object of the most unbounded superstition.