used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
in addition
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
armourernoun
a worker skilled in making armor or arms
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
CisterciannounUS /sɪˈstɜːrʃən/
member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
death of a person
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
lamplightnoun
light from a lamp
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
Malise
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From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
a particular point in time
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
scapularynoun
garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
refrain from harming
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A little in front of Malise there stood another figure, less imposing in physical proportions, but infinitely more striking in dignity and apparel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was dressed in the white robe of a Cistercian, with the black scapulary of the order.
belonging to which person
From this reading His hands rested on the hilt of a mighty sword, whose blade sparkled in the lamplight as if the master armourer had drawn it that moment from the midst of his charcoal fire.
WITCHnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WITCH WOMAN One of these was Malise the Smith, towering like a giant.
but in spite of that
From this reading This second was a man of tall and spare frame, of a countenance grave and severe, yet with a certain kindly power latent in him also.
