Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

expected hopefully

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

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

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

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From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

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

From this reading Robert Cairn stood looking out of the window.

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From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

the outcome of a complex sequence of events

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

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

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

a city in northern Italy

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

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

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

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

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Robert Cairn stood looking out of the window.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

a particular point in time

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Robert Cairn stood looking out of the window.

above and across; more than

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

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

From this reading Robert Cairn stood looking out of the window.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Robert Cairn stood looking out of the window.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Already the doctor's house was invested by the uncanny forces marshalled by Antony Ferrara against them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

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

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

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

From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF The breakfast-room of Dr. Cairn's house in Half-Moon Street presented a cheery appearance, and this despite the gloom of the morning; for thunderous clouds hung low in the sky, and there were distant mutterings ominous of a brewing storm.

at the time that

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

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From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.

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

From this reading That the _denouement_ was at any moment to be anticipated, his reason told him; and some instinct that was not of his reason forewarned him, too, that he and his father, Dr. Cairn, were now upon the eve of that final, decisive struggle which should determine the triumph of good over evil--or of evil over good.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Robert Cairn stood looking out of the window.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading He was thinking of an afternoon at Oxford, when, to such an accompaniment as this, he had witnessed the first scene in the drama of evil wherein the man called Antony Ferrara sustained the leading _role_.