Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

expressing pain or agony

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

(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 Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

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

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

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

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

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

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

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

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

plural of “lout” — an awkward stupid person

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

plural of “mercenary” — a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

become covered with mist

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

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

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

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

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

and nothing more

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

having a hole cut through

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

cut with a saw

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

to move hurriedly

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

envelop completely

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

not in physical motion

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

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

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

closely encircling

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

moving very fast

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

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

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Only now and then a ghostly form flitted swift and silent among the intricate maze of beams, a laggard left behind in the general scramble for safety, or a human scavenger on the prowl for loot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

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

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Stoutenburg saw it all, right through the gloom, and he ground his teeth together to smother a cry of agonised impotence.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

in the direction of

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

in a vague way

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Dark and silent! the soldiers--foreign mercenaries and louts--had vanished in the fog, arms hastily thrown down littered the mud-covered ground, swords, pistols, muskets, torn clothing, here and there a neck-cloth, a steel bonnet, a bright coloured sash.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

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

From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE" It was like a man possessed of devils that the Lord of Stoutenburg ran out through the mist toward the molens.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The grey light of this winter's morning had only vaguely pierced the surrounding gloom, and the basement beneath the molens still looked impenetrably dark.