Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

moving forward

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

an expectation

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

brought into existence

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

placed in a grave

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

greatly desired

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

plural of “goblin” — (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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 Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

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 Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

the force of workers available

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

not in physical motion

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

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

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

taking delight in beauty

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

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

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

having a sunken area

From this reading The old priest stood looking up at his god with perplexity in his sunken eyes.

possessing sweep

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

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

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

in the direction of

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

too much to be measured

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading In every corner black shapes danced; advancing, retreating, springing towards the roof and vanishing utterly.

moral weakness

From this reading The place seemed infested with goblins, or devils, things of untold evilness and vice, although, in reality, they were but the shadows thrown by the little lights which were like tongues licking the lips of darkness in sensuous anticipation of the coming feast of blood.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

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

From this reading "The soil out of which such men as he are made is good to be born on, good to live on, good to die for, and to be buried in."--_Lowell_.

which person or people

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Leonie lay motionless on the stained stone before the altar; her hair, pulled back clear from her neck, swept behind her head like a cascade of rust-coloured water to the floor; her hands were clasped between her breasts, and her great unfathomable eyes stared up into those of the stone woman who looked down at her and seemed to laugh with joy at her long coveted prize.