used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
make calm or still
From this reading But it did not calm their hearts.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it did not calm their hearts.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
any strong feeling
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But it did not calm their hearts.
HenceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
intense and profound fear
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it did not calm their hearts.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
LABYRINTHnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
a particular point in time
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it did not calm their hearts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
other's
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From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
go across or through
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They clasped each other's hand, as if they were groping in dark, dangerous places.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading They spoke little, but often they gazed into each other's eyes, and the look of the one poured into that of the other a wave of confused emotion, the mingling of their love and horror.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LABYRINTH But that day they were to pass through other shadows, to know other fears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Henceforth the tragic meaning of life filled both their minds, and they tried in vain to banish the physical sadness which from moment to moment made their spirits more clear yet more disturbed.
