Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

gibberish and nonsense

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

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From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

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

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

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

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

at another time

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

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

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

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From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

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

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

divisible by two

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

at any time

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

obtain

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

death of a person

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

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

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

exemption from punishment or loss

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

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

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

given to inquiry

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

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

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

in minute detail

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

above and across; more than

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

by chance

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

in a restless manner

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

be standing; be upright

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

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

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

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

From this reading It is not pleasant to stand by and assist at each step of an incantation that draws down a star from heaven, or darkens the face of the moon.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

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

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.

at the time that

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not with impunity can even the Adepts gain and keep the secrets of their evil Abracadabra.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Let us be content to accept the result, when it is forced upon us, without inquiring too minutely into the process.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading The beard of Merlin is gray before its time; premature wrinkles furrow the brow of Canidia; though the terror of his stony eyes may keep the fiends at bay, the death-sleep of Michael Scott is not untroubled; the pillars of Melrose shake ever and anon as though an earthquake passed by, and the monks cross themselves in fear and pity, for they know that the awful wizard is turning restlessly in his grave.

the act of creating written works

From this reading As we are not writing a three-volume novel, we have a right, perhaps, not to linger over this part of our story.