Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

(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 Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

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

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

move towards

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

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

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

for the reason that

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

make a strident sound

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

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From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

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From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

past form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

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

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

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

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

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

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

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

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

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

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

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From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

temporary military shelter

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

go away from a place

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

place in proper rank

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

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From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

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

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

done under pressure

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

being or operating under the surface of the earth

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

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

From this reading Thereupon they were all of good courage; for the noble bird hovered around them like a guardian spirit, and at his approach all the ominous brood of bats and owls were dispersed, and fled screaming to hide themselves in the forest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

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

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

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

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading How the Knights went down to the subterraneous castle of Gerda.

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

From this reading The three knights had determined to leave their horses at the charcoal-man’s hut, because he had described to them how slippery and dangerous were the paths leading up to the pagan altar.

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

From this reading Meanwhile De Montfaucon’s falcon, which since that evening (of which we have already told) never deserted the Knight of Trautwangen, flew gayly before them, as if to marshal their way, now and then resting too on the plume of his master’s helmet.

during the time that

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through luxuriant brush-wood, and rugged cliffs, the warriors pursued their toilsome way, while, as they gained the higher ground, the storm howled around them, and the voice of the moaning blast contended with the loud roar of a cataract that rushed through a deep ravine.