Chapter VII

possessing life

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

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

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

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

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading I tried to snap my bonds.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

a very large pot that is used for boiling

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

put or send forth

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

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

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

the act of departing

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.

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From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

shining unsteadily

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.

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From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

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

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

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

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

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

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I tried to snap my bonds.

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

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

and nothing more

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.

in the near future

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

used in or connected with a sacrifice

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading I tried to snap my bonds.

a state of social isolation

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

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

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I tried to snap my bonds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Presently the gloom became complete, relieved only, from time to time, by the flickering light that the flames of the fire, kept alive under the huge brass caldron by the two hags, occasionally cast upon the grotto's mouth.

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

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

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

From this reading From the solitude and darkness in which I was left at the departure of Elwig's sacrificial assistants, I could see the mouth of the cavern at some distance.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading The opening grew darker and darker as dusk yielded to night.