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 HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

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

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

at or toward the back of something

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

in or to another place

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

set up or found

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

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

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

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

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

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

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

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

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

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

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

and nothing more

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

only a very short time before

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

confined on all sides

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

a special situation

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

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

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

precisely as stated

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

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

From this reading HOW EVIL DAYS CAME UPON THE CASTLE As they left the temple behind them, on their return journey, Everychild could not help thinking that it was a very good thing to have found that the giant's mother was not in the temple.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

at the time that

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading But when at length he suggested this to his companion, the giant only replied, scarcely above a whisper, "I fear she has been slain."

which person or people

From this reading To his way of looking at it, this argued that she had escaped from the terrible creatures who surrounded the temple.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading And if so, why should they not hope to find her elsewhere?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading And so Everychild walked by the giant's side, glancing at him anxiously from time to time, and seeing despair written so plainly on his countenance that he did not venture to utter another word.