Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

(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 Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

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

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

a deep opening in the earth's surface

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was a pity to close it up so soon!

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From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

the boundary of a surface

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

divisible by two

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

with resolute determination

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

plural of “gaul” — a person of French descent

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

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From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

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

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

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

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

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From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

plural of “intimation” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

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From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

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

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

above and across; more than

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading It was a pity to close it up so soon!

a very steep cliff

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a pity to close it up so soon!

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

in the near future

From this reading It was a pity to close it up so soon!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

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

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

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

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

so unexpected as to have not been imagined

From this reading There, now, is a subject, hitherto unthought of, for a grim and ghastly story, and, methinks, with a moral as deep as the gulf itself.

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

From this reading It was a pity to close it up so soon!

directed up

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

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

From this reading It was a pity to close it up so soon!

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

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.

in or at the place that

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF A PRECIPICE “Let us settle it,” said Kenyon, stamping his foot firmly down, “that this is precisely the spot where the chasm opened, into which Curtius precipitated his good steed and himself.

which person or people

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Imagine the great, dusky gap, impenetrably deep, and with half-shaped monsters and hideous faces looming upward out of it, to the vast affright of the good citizens who peeped over the brim!

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within it, beyond a question, there were prophetic visions,--intimations of all the future calamities of Rome,--shades of Goths, and Gauls, and even of the French soldiers of to-day.