Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

in addition

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

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From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

shining unsteadily

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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From this reading NED IS FLOGGED.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

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From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

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From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

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

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

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

From this reading NED IS FLOGGED.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

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

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

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From this reading NED IS FLOGGED.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

above and across; more than

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

with speed

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

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

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

in a strange manner

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

in a softened tone

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading The cold barrel of the pistol quickly brought me to myself; but I felt strangely bewildered.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

without awareness

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

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 The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

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

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading All had sprung to their feet, and some had drawn pistols from their belts, whilst others waved the bright blades of swords over their heads.

which person or people

From this reading These flickering rays of light also glinted with an almost dazzling brightness on the muskets and other weapons that lay about, and fell in a more subdued fashion on the fierce-looking visages of about a score of the inmates of the cavern, who had unconsciously assumed highly-dramatic attitudes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The glare of many torches was in my eyes, and was reflected on the irregular roof and walls of the giant cave with a strange and weird effect.