used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strange sight awaited me there.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A strange sight awaited me there.
BARON'SnounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE BARON'S STORY.--HE DISAPPEARS.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE BARON'S STORY.--HE DISAPPEARS.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
only a very short time before
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BARON'S STORY.--HE DISAPPEARS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
Lieverle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
a course of conduct
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A strange sight awaited me there.
Sperver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sperver set out, carrying the body of Lieverle in his cloak.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE BARON'S STORY.--HE DISAPPEARS.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange sight awaited me there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARON'S STORY.--HE DISAPPEARS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A strange sight awaited me there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
violatingverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “violate” — fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, I am obliged to confess I was curious to examine more closely this mysterious being, and hardly had Sperver disappeared in the darkness of the defile before I began climbing the path to the cavern.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had refused to follow him, for I felt that duty compelled me to remain near this unhappy woman, and I could not have abandoned her without violating my conscience.
