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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
atopadverbUS /əˈtɑːp/
on, to, or at the top
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
for the reason that
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
ChimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
eldritchadjectiveUS /ˈeldrɪtʃ/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
foolhardinessnoun
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
the force of workers available
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
questsnounUS /kwests/
plural of “quest” — a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
with low volume
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
not in physical motion
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Shadow on the Chimney_ There was thunder in the air on the night I went to the deserted mansion atop Tempest Mountain to find the lurking fear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
at the time that
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
which person or people
From this reading We had started quietly from the village because of the reporters who still lingered about after the eldritch panic of a month before--the nightmare creeping death.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With me were two faithful and muscular men for whom I had sent when the time came; men long associated with me in my ghastly explorations because of their peculiar fitness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was not alone, for foolhardiness was not then mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life.
