Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading I arose quickly and ran to open the window wide.

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From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

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From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

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

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

an abstract part of something

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

very far away in space or time

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

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

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

unusual largeness in size or extent or number

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

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

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

and nothing more

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

immediately past

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

darkened with overcast

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

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 There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

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

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a brief written record

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

and nothing more

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I arose quickly and ran to open the window wide.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

above and across; more than

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

with speed

From this reading I arose quickly and ran to open the window wide.

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

From this reading I arose quickly and ran to open the window wide.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

having a sunken area

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

have sovereign power

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

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

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

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

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

arousing affect

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Leaning upon my elbow in my bear-skin I lay listening to the plaintive sound, which suggested something of the feudal ages.

emit long loud cries

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

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

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

at the time that

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

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

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.

an increase in width

From this reading There is nothing more sad and melancholy than the wail of this instrument when the day begins to struggle with the night--when not a sigh nor a sound besides comes to molest the solitary reign of silence; it is especially the last long note which spreads in widening waves over the immensity of the plain beneath, awaking the distant, far-off echoes amongst the mountains, that has in it a poetic element that stirs up the depths of the soul.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Daylight was beginning to tinge with bluish grey the only window in my dungeon tower when I was roused out of my niche in the granite by the prolonged distant notes of a hunting horn.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading The contemplation of my chamber, the ancient den of the Wolf of Nideck, with its low, dark arch, threatening almost to come down to crush the occupant; and further on that small leaden window, just touching the ceiling, more wide than high, and deeply recessed in the wall, added to the reality of the impression.