Chapter XIV · Buried Alive

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

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

later than; following

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

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

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

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 My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

a quality of extreme unpleasantness

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

offering little or no hope

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

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

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

with brightness

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

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From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

an appliance that removes moisture

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

coins made of gold

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

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

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

past form of “patter” — rain gently

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

only a very short time before

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

get rid of

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

not in physical motion

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

in a swift manner

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

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

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

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

From this reading My head still rested on the trousers packed with gold, and one arm was closely clasped around a leg containing the treasured metal grains.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

at the time that

From this reading The sky had grown lighter by now, and while black streaks of cloud still drifted swiftly across the face of the moon, there were times when the great disc was clear, and shed its light brilliantly over the bleak and desolate landscape.

in or at the place that

From this reading I must have lost consciousness, after a time, for my first distinct recollection is of Bryonia drawing my body from the pool to lay it on a dryer portion of the rock, where the overhanging trees slightly sheltered me.

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

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.

during the time that

From this reading So I lay, half dazed and scarcely daring to move, while the rain pattered down upon us and the storm sobbed itself out by degrees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Terrified beyond measure by the awfulness of the storm, I gave little heed to the fact that the rocky hollow in which I lay with the two faithful blacks had filled with water, so that our bodies were nearly covered by the pool that had formed.