Chapter XII

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

(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 For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

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

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

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From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

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

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

rid of obstructions

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

demanding attention

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

the first light of day

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

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

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

the act of departing

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

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

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

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

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

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

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

abounding in small stones

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

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

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

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

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

precisely as stated

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He awoke in the birdless dawn very cold, hearing old voices crying faintly far off, as they slowly drifted away, like dreams going back to dreamland.

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

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

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

From this reading And the stars came out and were the stars we know, and Alveric slept below their familiar constellations.

at the time that

From this reading _The Unenchanted Plain_ When Alveric understood that he had lost Elfland it was already evening and he had been gone two days and a night from Erl.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

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

From this reading And the twilight glimmered, but it was Earth's twilight, and not that dense barrier for which Alveric looked, which lies between Elfland and Earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For the second time he lay down for the night on that shingly plain whence Elfland had ebbed away: and at sunset the eastern horizon showed clear against turquoise sky, all black and jagged with rocks, without any sign of Elfland.