Chapter XIX

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

a region of northeastern France famous for its wines

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

for the reason that

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

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From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

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From this reading Where did he betake himself?

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From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

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From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

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From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading Where did he betake himself?

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

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From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

a person of German nationality

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

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

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading Where did he betake himself?

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

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

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

placed in a grave

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

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From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

immediately past

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

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From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

a member of the Merovingian dynasty

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

not any; not one

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

cause to flee

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

cut with a saw

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

express in words

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

unusual or striking

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

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

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

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

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

up to a particular time

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading On this point the people of Tiefenbach have the following story:-- At that time there lived upon the Bocksberg two singular creatures--sisters--one named "little Kateline," and the other "great Berbel."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

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

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

at the time that

From this reading What passed through his mind when he saw the utter rout of the Germans no one can say; but at the last cannon-shot he disappeared.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where did he betake himself?

which person or people

From this reading These creatures, who were almost in tatters, had taken up their abode in the "Cave of Luitprandt," so called, according to old chronicles, because the German king, before invading Alsace, had caused to be interred in that immense vault of red sandstone the savage chiefs who had fallen in the battle of Blutfeld.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.

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From this reading THE CAVE OF LUITPRANDT All through the battle, till the close of night, the good people of Grandfontaine had observed the poor crazy Yegof standing upon the crest of the Little Donon, and, his crown on his head, with his sceptre held aloft, like a Merovingian king, shouting commands to his phantom armies.