Chapter III

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

anew

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

possessing life

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

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

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading A maddening grief thrilled through my breast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

marked for certain death

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

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

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading A maddening grief thrilled through my breast.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading A maddening grief thrilled through my breast.

engage in

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

subject to death

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

in other respects or ways

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

above and across; more than

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

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

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading A maddening grief thrilled through my breast.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A maddening grief thrilled through my breast.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

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

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

in the direction of

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

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

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He passed his hand over his forehead, and went on: "It was doomed to be otherwise.

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

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

at the time that

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Gabriel stopped short, his voice, that in the whirl of battle could be heard above the thunder of the cannon, sounded feeble and tremulous; his gleaming eyes were wet.

plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

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

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading I flew along the road to Spires, like one hunted by evil shadows; I arrived late on the evening of the new year.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Ten months had elapsed since our betrothal, I was at Worms, on a visit to you, and full of hope was looking towards a future close at hand, in which you were to be wedded to me; when an unexpected message arrived, that my mother had been suddenly attacked by a mortal sickness, that I was to make haste, if I would see her again alive.