Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

anew

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

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

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

(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 At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

side by side

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

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

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

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

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

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

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

severely simple

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

a small house with a single story

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

freeing from evil spirits

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

set up or found

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

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

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

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

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

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

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

reaching a higher intensity

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

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

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

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

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

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

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

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

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

injurious to physical or mental health

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

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

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

above and across; more than

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

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From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

plural of “portent” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

possessive form of “saxon” — a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

a long narrow opening

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

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

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

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

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

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

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time we became aware of a most subtle and noxious odour which poisoned the air all round the cottage.

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

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

in the direction of

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we advanced towards it the light changed suddenly to red, and that again to green, throwing a ghastly pallor over our faces, and especially heightening the cadaverous effect of Saxon’s austere features.

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

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

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

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both Reuben and I were determined, however, to carry the adventure through, so he contented himself with falling a little behind us, and pattering to himself some exorcism appropriate to the occasion.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This combination of portents in so lonely a spot worked upon the old man-at-arms’ superstitious feelings to such an extent that he paused and looked back at us inquiringly.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The strong yellow glare which had attracted us across the moor found its way out through a single narrow slit alongside the door which served the purpose of a rude window.