Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

from appearances alone

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

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

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

with brightness

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

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

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The church spire rose in the midst of the surrounding houses.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The church spire rose in the midst of the surrounding houses.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

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 She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The church spire rose in the midst of the surrounding houses.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

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

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The church spire rose in the midst of the surrounding houses.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

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

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading The church spire rose in the midst of the surrounding houses.

having a supporting base

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

doomed to extinction

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

closely encircling

From this reading The church spire rose in the midst of the surrounding houses.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

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

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

-ing form of “toddle” — walk unsteadily

From this reading She knew every one of them; their inhabitants had been familiar to her since her childhood, from the old grandfather to the toddling child she had helped to carry on the road that morning.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

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

From this reading It was near upon midnight, but the moon was shining so brightly that it seemed almost as if it were daylight.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK The lights were extinguished; the inhabitants of the Marshes were apparently sunk in slumber.

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 Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Loïs had risen, and, standing in the darkness at a window of an upper room at Omega Marsh, looking down into the valley, was almost tempted to think she must have been mistaken, that her interview with Nadjii was an evil dream, the scene was so peacefully lovely.