Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

anew

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

(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 Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

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

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

in disagreement

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

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

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

past form of “drone” — make a monotonous low dull sound

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

an article of clothing

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

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

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

the act of grasping

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

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

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

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

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

a large number or amount

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

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

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

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

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

in a softened tone

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

immediately past

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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 Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

a document giving an official instruction or command

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

be obedient to

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

and nothing more

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

by chance

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

in the near future

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

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

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

except for; apart from

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

more slowly

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

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

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

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

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

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

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

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

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Long Ridgar lay in the darkness listening to the hushed sounds that came from lodge and dying fire--vague, awed sounds, that presently died into silence as night took toll of humanity and sleep settled among the savages.

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

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

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

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

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

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

in or at the place that

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Here and there low gutturals droned into the stillness, and at the west there was oath and whispered comment where the Bois-Brules camped together.

a Caucasian

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Not wholly under the spell of mystery were these half-breeds, but restless and suspicious under the conflicting promptings of their mixed blood.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Slower than the Indians were they to obey the mandate of silence and peace that the Spirits of Dreams might descend upon the forest, but at last they were quiet, the tires burned down to red heaps of coals, then to white ashes, the great fire in the centre flamed and died and flamed again like some vindictive spirit striving for vengeance in the grip of death, and the utter stillness of the solitude fell thick as a garment on all the wilderness.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It seemed to Ridgar that only himself in all the earth was awake and watching, save perhaps the two guards pacing without a sound the lodge of the captives, and those two within, so oddly brought near.