Chapter XVII

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

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From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

annoying and unpleasant

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

having the physical appearance of death

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

causing dejection

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

made afraid

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

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

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

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

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

make reference to

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

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

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

above and across; more than

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

in a shrill voice

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

lacking natural ease

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

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

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading IN A DEN OF THIEVES Magnus slept as he sat on the sled and rested his tired, strained bones and sinews.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Kitty slept and rested deathly frightened nerves, and limbs twisted almost out of joint.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

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

From this reading Owls hooted and shrieked shrilly koo-hu-u, and kle-vitt in the mountains that were reflected in the ice so that it looked coal black near the shore.

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

From this reading Andy and Maglena, not to mention little Magnus, would have thought it both dismal and creepy to be out alone on such a night if they had not been cheered up over saving the cat.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading But out on the lake the ice gleamed red, yellow, green, as the northern-light flames over the heavens were reflected on its shining surface.