Chapter V

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

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

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

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

inflected form of “blur” — become glassy; lose clear vision

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

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

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

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

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

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

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

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

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

plural of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

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

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

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

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

wetness caused by water

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

a brief written record

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

with resolute determination

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

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

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

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

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

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

From this reading “Verbaux, ve go, you an’ moi, for to fin’ Marie?”

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

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

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

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading His black eyes were wet with tears, and their moisture was reflected by the flames.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Le Grand asked, with a pitiful note of hope in the words.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The other took it, and they stood thus with hands clasped, looking steadfastly at each other; the yellow light flickered about them, blurring their shadows into one across the ash-begrimed snow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Le Grand,” he said brokenly, “you h’aire good mans!”