used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
anew
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
competedverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪd/
past form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
Droeckteufel
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From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Droeckteufel! have you forgotten everything?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Droeckteufel! have you forgotten everything?"
gutturaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌtərəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Droeckteufel! have you forgotten everything?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
Hertzog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
intense and profound fear
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
temporary military shelter
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
Maitre
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From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
millracenoun
a channel for the water current that turns a millwheel
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
and nothing more
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The hut was as dark as a cellar; he listened, but not a breath, not a sound, came; only far away, far beyond the ruins, a dull, distant roar was heard among the mountains.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He raised himself upon his elbow and listened again with eyes starting with astonishment.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voice was so piercing that Maitre Bernard, waking with a sudden start, felt his hair creeping with horror.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
at the time that
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maitre Bernard Hertzog had slept a couple of hours, and the boiling of the water in the millrace alone competed with the noise of his loud snoring, when suddenly a guttural voice, arising in the midst of the deep silence, cried-- "Droeckteufel!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Droeckteufel! have you forgotten everything?"
