Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

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

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

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

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading The spectacle was sufficiently awful.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

put or send forth

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

having made preparations

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

vigorously active

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

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

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

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

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

staying power

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

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

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

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 I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

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

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

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

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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

From this reading He was dressed in gay colours, and, as he sat with his legs drawn up, his arms rested on his knees.

cut with a saw

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading The spectacle was sufficiently awful.

not in physical motion

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The spectacle was sufficiently awful.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

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

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

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

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.

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 On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

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

From this reading The spectacle was sufficiently awful.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

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

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On the right hand, and crouching between a skeleton and the wall of the chamber (what we had taken for a roof was the floor of a room raised on pillars), I saw the form of a man.

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

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

a Caucasian

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was looking along a platform, on which ten skeletons were disposed at full length, with the skulls still covered with long hair, and the fleshless limbs glimmering white and stretching back into the darkness.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Grasping the lantern, I managed to get on to Peter's shoulders, and by a considerable gymnastic effort to raise my head to the level of the ledge, and at the same time to cast the light up and within.