Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

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From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

a city in northern Italy

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

characteristic of humanity

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

roused to anger

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

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

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

the force of workers available

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

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

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

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From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

absolutely essential

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

not any; not one

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

and nothing more

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

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

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

term of address for a man

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

a male human offspring

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

that is looked for

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

plural of “spider” — predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

in a supernatural manner

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

express in words

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

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

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

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

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

engaged in war

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

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

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

which person or people

From this reading Sometimes he met men who knew Ferrara, but who knew him only as a man about town of somewhat evil reputation.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

past form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAIRN MEETS FERRARA Not the least of the trials which Robert Cairn experienced during the time that he and his father were warring with their supernaturally equipped opponent was that of preserving silence upon this matter which loomed so large in his mind, and which already had changed the course of his life.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading So, excepting his father, he had no confidant; for above all it was necessary to keep the truth from Myra Duquesne--from Myra around whom his world circled, but who yet thought of the dreadful being who wielded the sorcery of forgotten ages, as a brother.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading How would they have listened to him had he sought to tell them of the den of spiders in Port Said; of the bats of Meydum; of the secret incense and of how it was made; of the numberless murders and atrocities, wrought by means not human, which stood to the account of this adopted son of the late Sir Michael Ferrara?

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet even to these he dared not confide what he knew of the true Ferrara; undoubtedly they would have deemed him mad had he spoken of the knowledge and of the deeds of this uncanny, this fiendish being.