used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
DWARF'S
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From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
any strong feeling
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
divisible by two
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
LODGEverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
Nideck
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From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
go across or through
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I ran breathless and distracted through the snow, not knowing in what direction to guide my steps.
express in words
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I LOSE MY WAY AND PASS THE NIGHT IN THE DWARF'S LODGE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I wandered around the Castle, unable to find the opening through which I had come out on to the plain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The image of the master of Nideck waving his torch in the darkness, howling like a wolf, coolly accomplishing an imaginary crime, without omitting a gesture, a circumstance, not even the smallest detail, then escaping and committing to the abyss the secret of the murder, harassed my mind and hung over me like a nightmare.
but in spite of that
From this reading So much anxiety and emotion began to tell upon my mind; I moved aimlessly along, asking myself with dread if madness were not playing a part in my fancies, unable to believe what I had seen, and yet alarmed at the clearness of my perceptions.
