Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

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

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

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From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

move or strike with a noise

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

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From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

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

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

in a horizontal direction

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

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

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

and nothing more

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

a boy or man

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

immediately past

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

the common people generally

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

become covered with mist

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

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

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

and nothing more

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

having a hole cut through

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

move upward

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

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

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading The great bar of golden light enveloped both rider and horse, and flashed from the officer's raised sword and the horse's trappings.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

up to a particular time

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading "He must have seen us if it hadn't been for this mist," thought the lad.

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

From this reading "And I was longing for the sun to rise!" thought Pen.--"Ah, there's an officer;" for somewhere just overhead there was the sharp click of an iron-shod hoof among the rocks.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."

in or at the place that

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

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

From this reading The mist did last for quite that space of time--in fact, until Pen Gray was realising that the east lay right away to his right--for a golden shaft of light suddenly shot horizontally from a gap in the mountains, turning the heavy mists it pierced into masses of opalescent hues; and, there before him, he suddenly caught sight of a cameo-like figure which stood out from where he knew that the shelf-like mule-path must run.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Now if it will only last for half an hour we may be safe."