Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

anew

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

in the past

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

move towards

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

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From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading The hero who fought and conquered once, had returned to conquer again.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading The hero who fought and conquered once, had returned to conquer again.

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

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The hero who fought and conquered once, had returned to conquer again.

set up or found

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

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

From this reading The hero who fought and conquered once, had returned to conquer again.

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

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The hero who fought and conquered once, had returned to conquer again.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

immediately past

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

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 Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

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

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

on one occasion

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

above and across; more than

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

saved from the bondage of sin

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The hero who fought and conquered once, had returned to conquer again.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

only a very short time before

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

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

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

look attentively

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading Anxiety, sorrow and suffering were coming to an end, so the elf averred.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.

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

From this reading AND THIS IS THE END OF MY STORY I And into the silent desolation of Cambray's deserted streets, there penetrated once again the sounds of that life which was teeming outside her walls.

which person or people

From this reading The hero who fought and conquered once, had returned to conquer again.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading From the north and the south, from the east and the west, rumour, like a wily sprite, flew over the crumbling walls and murmured into ears that scarcely heard, that the promise given long ago was being redeemed at last.

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

From this reading Whereupon, those who had enough strength left in them to drag themselves along, found their way to the ramparts, from whence they could watch the approach of the man who would bring them liberty if he succeeded, or bequeath them an heroic death if he failed.