Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

anew

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

extreme mental distress

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

having the place or position changed

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

opinion or judgment

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

emit long loud cries

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

the light of the Moon

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was quite near.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

with speed

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite near.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

cut with a saw

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

not in physical motion

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

lacking natural ease

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

in a strange manner

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

work hard

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

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

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.

at the time that

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

in or at the place that

From this reading David, with his eyes still on the other, saw Father Roland start, as if for an instant he had forgotten where he was.

which person or people

From this reading It was Baree who disturbed the silent tableau in the moonlight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

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From this reading David was staring at the Missioner, held by the look of anguish that had settled so quickly and so strangely in his face, as if this bright night with its moon and stars had recalled to him a great sorrow, when they heard again the wolf-dog's howl out in the forest.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The Missioner looked his way, and straightened his shoulders slowly, with a smile on his lips that was strained and wan as the smile of one worn out by an arduous toil.