Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

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

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

the state of being with someone

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

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

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

with obstinate determination

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

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

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

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From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

a young female

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

the act of departing

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

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

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

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

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

go away from a place

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

for more time

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

the common people generally

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

a storm with rain

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

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

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

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

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

not in physical motion

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

carry out

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Occasionally he was compelled to take the high road, and then he was grateful for the darkness, for it prevented his face from being seen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

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

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

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

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The rainstorm still kept off, but, in spite of the occasional flashes of lightning, the darkness seemed to grow thicker and thicker, and he frequently missed his way.

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

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GAUTRAN RESOLVES ON A PLAN OF ESCAPE The distance was longer than Gautran had calculated, and he did not shorten it by the devious tracks he took in his anxiety to avoid meeting with his enemies.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Often, indeed, did he pause and threaten with fearful words the spectre of the girl he had murdered; and sometimes he implored her to leave him, and told her he was going to pay for masses for the repose of her soul.

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

From this reading He kept on doggedly, however, and although the shadow of his crime waited upon his steps, and made itself felt in the sighing and moaning of the wind, in the bending of every branch, and in the fluttering of every leaf, the craving for human companionship in which there was something of sympathy, and from which he would not be hunted like a dog, imbued him with courage to fight these terrors.