Chapter III

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

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

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

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

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

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

(Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

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

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

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From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

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From this reading Lena, please don't move."

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

past form of “elope” — run away secretly with one's beloved

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

street names for marijuana

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

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

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

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

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

an expression of greeting

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

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

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

within a building

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

by good fortune

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lena, please don't move."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Lena, please don't move."

past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

cause to run

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

in a reckless manner

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

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

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

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

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

plural of “vial” — a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"

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

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

(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 "Well, little one," he said, taking her limp hand in his, "How are you to-day?

at the time that

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instantly the dirzee seized the half-clad figure in his arms, and eloped with it indoors, whilst Angel sprang to the blind, dragged it back, and ushered in Philip Gascoigne.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading AN EARLY VISIT ANIMA ayah pounced upon the gage thus recklessly flung at her, and was proceeding to pour out the seven vials of her wrath in a lava-like stream, when, luckily for her challenger, the sound of hoofs outside, a spurred heel on the steps, created a diversion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then a man's voice called up, "Hullo, Lena, are you at home?"