aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
make certain of
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
endlesslyadverbUS /ˈendləsli/
continuing forever without end
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
Eric
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From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
at any time
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
the act of departing
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
provoking horror
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
How
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From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
Mandane
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From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
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 PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
by chance
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
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 PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
move hurridly
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
shamefacedadjective
extremely modest or shy
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
the season of growth
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
Thereupon
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From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
a special situation
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up started glazed eyes from the hearth, the floor, and every dim nook in the lodge.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE PRICE OF BLOOD How many shapeless terrors can spring from the mind of man I never knew till Eric and the priest left me alone in the Mandane village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
at the time that
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When I looked about to assure myself the thing was not there--could not possibly be there--memory flashed back the whole dreadful scene.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ever, on closing my eyes, there rolled and rolled past, endlessly, without going one pace beyond my sight, something too horrible to be contemplated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thereupon I would rush into the village road, where the shamefaced greetings of guilty Indians recalled another horror.
