Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

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

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

the center of the Earth

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

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

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

not accessible to view

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

slightly wet

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

emanating from God

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

come together

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

an old word for “before”

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

divisible by two

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

having made preparations

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

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

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

refrain from doing

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

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

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

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

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

immediately past

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

in the recent past

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

archaic terms for army

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

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

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

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

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

of an obscure nature

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

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

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

on one occasion

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

accept an excuse for

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

determined

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

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

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

covered with or resembling slime

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

that is looked for

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

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

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading She would fain have seen her father once more, even in his sleep—would fain have kissed his unconscious brow, and so taken a fancied pardon for the treason she had resolved to commit—but it was too great a risk to run, and with a prayer for divine protection and assistance, she bent down to lift the slab of marble that concealed the secret way.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

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

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

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

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

during the time that

From this reading As the stone fell back to its former place, she was enveloped in utter darkness; and while she groped her way along the slimy arch that roofed‐in the long, mysterious tunnel, she could not forbear shuddering with dread of what she might encounter, ere she beheld the light of day once more.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE LEGION OF THE LOST [Initial N] Nerving herself with every consideration that could steel a woman’s heart, Mariamne sought her father’s gardens by the way she had already come.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They were deserted now, and the house, at which she could not forbear taking a look that would probably be her last, was still quiet and undisturbed.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Having been moved so lately in the egress of Calchas, it yielded easily to her strength, and she descended, not without considerable misgivings, a damp, winding stair, that seemed to lead into the bowels of the earth.