used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘You have come back at last, Otho.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ‘You have come back at last, Otho.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘You have come back at last, Otho.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
the act of departing
From this reading Are you going to stay at Thorsgarth?’
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘You have come back at last, Otho.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
immediately past
From this reading ‘You have come back at last, Otho.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
Othonoun
French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099)
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
cut with a saw
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Are you going to stay at Thorsgarth?’
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
Thorsgarth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Are you going to stay at Thorsgarth?’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Are you going to stay at Thorsgarth?’
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Eleanor, as she viewed his sinister figure, and saw his haggard countenance, felt a chill steal over her in the midst of the August warmth.
a message informing of danger
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHADOW It seemed as if, when Otho came in, joy went out.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was like the first breath of winter, sent as a warning when autumn days are mild and life delicious.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘You have come back at last, Otho.
