Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

quickly and without warning

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

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

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

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

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

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

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

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

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

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

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

the act of breaking something

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

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

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

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

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

the first light of day

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

coming to maturity

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

an old word for “before”

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

depressingly dark

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

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

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

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

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

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

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

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

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

above and across; more than

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

a course of conduct

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

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

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

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

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

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

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

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

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As, emerging from this jungle, if so it may be called, the towers of Granada gleamed upon him, a human countenance peered from the shade; and Almamen started to see two dark eyes fixed upon his own.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

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

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

at the time that

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

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

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

make whistling sounds

From this reading He halted abruptly, and put his hand on his dagger, when a low sharp whistle from the apparition before him was answered around--behind; and, ere he could draw breath, the Israelite was begirt by a group of Moors, in the garb of peasants.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The dawn was slowly breaking over the wide valley of Granada, as Almamen pursued his circuitous and solitary path back to the city.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was now in a dark and entangled hollow, covered with brakes and bushes, from amidst which tall forest trees rose in frequent intervals, gloomy and breathless in the still morning air.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, my masters,” said Almamen, calmly, as he encountered the wild savage countenances that glared upon him, “think you there is aught to fear from the solitary santon?”