Chapter XI

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

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

later than; following

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Against facts Hempie had given him no charm.

(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 So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

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

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

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

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yes, but there were facts as well as shadows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Against facts Hempie had given him no charm.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Yes, but there were facts as well as shadows.

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

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

set up or found

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

made afraid

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Against facts Hempie had given him no charm.

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

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

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From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading Against facts Hempie had given him no charm.

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

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

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

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

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From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

not any; not one

From this reading Against facts Hempie had given him no charm.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

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

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

Identical; not different.

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Yes, but there were facts as well as shadows.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A STRONGER ANTIDOTE THAN REASON Master Nathaniel sat at his old nurse's feet for some minutes after she had stopped singing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading Both his limbs and his mind seemed to be bathed in a cool, refreshing pool.

precisely as stated

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

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

From this reading So Endymion Leer and Hempie had reached by very different paths the same conclusion--that, after all, there was nothing to be frightened about; that, neither in sky, sea, nor earth was there to be found a cavern dark and sinister enough to serve as a lair for IT--his secret fear.

(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 Yes, but there were facts as well as shadows.

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

From this reading Yes, but there were facts as well as shadows.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, but there were facts as well as shadows.