(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading My companions!
without deviation
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
enhancingverbUS /enˈhænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “enhance” — increase
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
fern-growth
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From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
GORGONIC
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From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had happened to them?
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What had happened to them?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
intense and profound fear
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
in motion
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My companions!
of an obscure nature
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What had happened to them?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What had happened to them?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading For each step took me nearer to, though not directly toward, that spot from which had come that mysterious sound.
precisely as stated
From this reading GORGONIC HORROR Almost that very instant I heard it, that low, rustling sound made by something moving through (as I thought) the fern-growth ceased.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had happened to them?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I began moving forward, every second that passed enhancing that fear which chilled my heart.
