Chapter XII

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

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

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

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading ANONYMOUS.

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From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

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From this reading DONNERHUGEL'S NARRATIVE.

conspicuously and tastelessly indecent

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

an abstract part of something

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

a person of German nationality

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

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

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

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 DONNERHUGEL'S NARRATIVE.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

to a notorious degree

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

furnished with people

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

any competition

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

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

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

of the color of the sea; bluish green

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

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

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

third-person singular of “skulk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

a male human offspring

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

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

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These be the adept's doctrines--every element Is peopled with its separate race of spirits.

but in spite of that

From this reading The airy Sylphs on the blue ether float; Deep in the earthy cavern skulks the Gnome; The sea-green Naiad skims the ocean-billow, And the fierce fire is yet a friendly home To its peculiar sprite--the Salamander.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I told you (said Rudolph) that the Lords of Arnheim, though from father to son they were notoriously addicted to secret studies, were, nevertheless, like the other German nobles, followers of war and the chase.