Chapter XVI

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

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

(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 While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

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

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

use to one's advantage

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

negotiation between nations

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

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

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

an old form of “has”

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

(Greek mythology) the lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vulcan

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

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

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

immediately past

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

the act of departing

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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 As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

the force of workers available

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

not one, and not any

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

win approval or support for

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

except for; apart from

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

weak and likely to lose consciousness

From this reading As he reached her side, Rose Emer collapsed with a shuddering cry, and he caught her swooning body with his left arm.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

in a tense manner

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

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

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

put in motion or move to act

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

up to a particular time

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.

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

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading HEPHAISTOS HATH SPOKEN From his hiding-place behind the pillar Polaris had watched and listened, leaving matters to the diplomacy of Kalin, hoping against hope that the priest might persuade Helicon from his blind desires.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

at the time that

From this reading When he realized that the priest had failed he had crept forward from pillar to pillar up the hall.

during the time that

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While all men watched tensely the scene on the platform, and none noted him, he had swung himself up on the dais, and stood behind the pillar at its edge, watchful and with finger on trigger.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Even then he had held his hand until the last second of time that would avail to save his friend.