Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

at or in the front

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

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

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

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

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

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

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

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From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

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From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

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From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

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From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

without deviation

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

comparative of “empty” — holding or containing nothing

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

a wide scope

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

a district in southwestern Scotland

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

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

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

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

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

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

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

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

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

produced by inbreeding

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading --W. Morris.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

a course of conduct

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

move with force

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

put a saddle on

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

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

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

(Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

past form of “sneeze” — exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

in the near future

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

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

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

propel through the air

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

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

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading But Lenox, impelled by an inbred desire to climb, was minded to push on to the higher, emptier levels of Bakrota--the great hill that towered, formidable, directly ahead of him.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "And, at each turn, it seemed as though Fate some huge net round both did throw To stay their feet, and dim their sight."

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading --W. Morris.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.

during the time that

From this reading Brutus trotted soberly to heel, while Shaitan--a black Galloway, half Biluch, half Arab--tossed an impatient head, sneezed several times in succession, and generally declared his intention of taking matters into his own hands, so soon as he should reach the broader expanse of Terah Mall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three weeks later, on a diamond-bright morning of early May, Eldred Lenox was in the saddle, riding at a foot's pace along a strip of a path that links the Strawberry Bank Hotel with Dalhousie's central hill.