Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

later than; following

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

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

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

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

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

without a doubt

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

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From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

every person

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

set up or found

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

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

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

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

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

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

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

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

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

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

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

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

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

and nothing more

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

by chance

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

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

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

past form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

plural of “siren” — a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

make square

From this reading Constans found himself a short distance below the Citadel Square and in a quarter of the city that he had never yet explored.

not in physical motion

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

plural of “story” — 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 Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

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

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

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

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

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

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

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

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

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

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

up to a particular time

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Suddenly he came upon a large building of brick covering a full square in area but only two stories in height.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.

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

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading His courage re-established, curiosity asserted her rights; he must discover the source and nature of this mystery, and so he proceeded cautiously in the direction from whence it now appeared to come, a course that led him south by east for perhaps ten of the city blocks.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Overhead a glorious winter sun was shining; as everybody knew, the sirens never sang until after dark, and assuredly they were accustomed to give a much more artistic performance.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet as he waited and listened and still nothing happened his natural good-sense reasserted itself.