used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So, the end was near at last!
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading So, the end was near at last!
evangelnoun
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
moving swiftly
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
immediately past
From this reading So, the end was near at last!
the sound of laughing
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
roused to anger
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading So, the end was near at last!
not one, and not any
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
self-glorified
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From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, the end was near at last!
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He could join in the mad laughter evoked by that image--the laughter of damned spirits down in the basement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
StylitesnounUS /stɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “stylite” — an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
carry out
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not self-glorified like that grim evangel; but none the less a martyr to his faith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So, the end was near at last!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, the end was near at last!
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading And here, high up among the flying winds and shadows, like old Stylites on his pillar, he stood poised to take his flight.
