Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

later than; following

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

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

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

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

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

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

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

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

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

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From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

being one more than seven

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

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

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

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

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

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

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

where you live at a particular time

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

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

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

and nothing more

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

a boy or man

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

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

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

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

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

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

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

a brief written record

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

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

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

according to the clock

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

and nothing more

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

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

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

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

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

filled with shade

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

do one's shopping

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

not in physical motion

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

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

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

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

From this reading Just after this interview a little lad put a note in John's hand from Margaret Fae.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

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

From this reading It only asked him to be on Brogar Bridge at eight o'clock that night.

impossible to avoid or evade

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

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

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

under normal conditions

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

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

From this reading Now Brogar Bridge was not a spot that any Orcadian cared to visit at such an hour.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

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

From this reading What could Margaret want with him in such a place and at an hour so near that at which Peter usually went home from his shop?

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

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the pagan temple whose remains stood there it was said pale ghosts of white-robed priests still offered up shadowy human sacrifices, and though John's faith was firm and sure, superstitions are beyond reasoning with, and he recalled the eerie, weird aspect of the grim stones with an unavoidable apprehension.