Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

later than; following

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

anew

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

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

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

in a state of sleep

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

aroused or activated

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

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

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

with equanimity

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

without stop or interruption

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

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From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

the first light of day

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

earnest or urgent request

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

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

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

provided with artificial light

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

good weather with comfortable temperatures

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

not in physical motion

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

an old word for “no”

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

on one occasion

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

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

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

cut with a saw

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

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

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

deliver by singing

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

term of address for a man

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

express in speech

From this reading The mysterious man seemed to be the while listening to the motionless air, as if he were hearing a most pleasant discourse or lofty music; and as Rolf was about to speak, he made him a sign of entreaty to remain quiet, and continued in his eager listening attitude.

the rays of the sun

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

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

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

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

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

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

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

at the time that

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

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

From this reading Upon which, old Rolf fell asleep again, uncertain whether what had passed had been a dream or a reality.

during the time that

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading At length he sank slowly and contentedly back in his seat, whispering, “God be praised!

which person or people

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dawn had almost appeared, when Rolf, who had been asleep, was awakened by low singing; and as he looked round, he perceived, with surprise, that the sounds came from the lips of the castellan, who said, as if in explanation, “So does Sir Weigand sing at the convent-gates, and they are kindly opened to him.”

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading After a while the bright sunshine awoke him again; and when he rose up, he saw the countenance of the castellan wonderfully illuminated by the red morning rays; and altogether those features, once so fearful, were shining with a soft, nay almost child-like mildness.